Z1DA--REPLACE BOILER #3 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NUMBER 540-22-103

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 245-Network Contract Office 5, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of Boiler #3 (Project Number 540-22-103) at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract with an estimated magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. Proposals are due by July 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST.

Scope of Work

The project involves the general construction, alteration, and necessary removal of existing structures to replace the current 350 HP water tube boiler with a new 350 HP fire tube boiler. Key deliverables include complete demolition and safe removal of the existing boiler and ancillary structures, installation of the new boiler with associated piping, valves, control systems, and monitoring equipment. The new system must integrate with existing VA systems and comply with all relevant VA directives, design guides, building codes, and life safety codes. The scope also covers providing a temporary boiler, modifying stairs and catwalks, replacing exterior doors and storefronts, and performing all associated electrical work. Contractors must adhere to OSHA standards, maintain a clean work area daily, and provide operation/maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and training for VA personnel. The performance period is 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Contract Details

This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The estimated construction magnitude is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. Offerors must provide a Bid Guarantee (SF 24) of not less than 20% of the bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000. The apparent awardee will be required to furnish a Payment Bond (SF 25A) and a Performance Bond (SF 25). Offers are valid for 120 calendar days.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals are due by July 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Submissions must be provided on Compact Disks (CDs) and in hard copy format, divided into two parts: Technical Proposal (including Past Performance) and Price Proposal. The evaluation will use a Best Value Tradeoff Method, where Technical Construction Management Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price. Offerors must provide pricing for all line items. A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the VA Medical Center, Engineering Building 7. Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted in writing by June 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST to Rebecca.Besten@va.gov.

Eligibility & Requirements

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and verified in the VA's CVE database. The applicable NAICS Code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. Bidders must complete and submit the VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction regarding subcontracting limitations (General Construction: max 85% to non-VIP-listed SDVOSBs/VOSBs, excluding material costs). Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Harrison County, WV, is required. A Past Performance Questionnaire must be completed by references and submitted by the proposal due date. Bidders must also understand and comply with the VHA Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) requirements.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Rebecca L Besten, Contracting Officer, at rebecca.besten@va.gov.